TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners
Ethics Committee Meeting
Friday, February 6, 2009, 9:00 am
HobbyBuilding
333 Guadalupe, Room 102
Austin TX 78756-3183
Minutes
Board Members Present:
Tim Brown, Professional Member
Dorinda Noble, Professional Member
Mark Talbot, Public Member
Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member
Staff Present:
Carol Miller
Dan Meador
Georgia Norman
Stephen Mills
Steve Slough
Champ Kerr
Damon Parker
Gerard Bonner
Guests Present:
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Lisa Whipple
Kenda Dalrymple
Robert Dole
Linda Miller-DeBerard
Jon Parker
Michael Stoll
Bill Hopkins
Elizabeth Page
Juan Ortiz
Jennifer Hunter
Kathe Williams
Lauren Gaspar
Madeline Dowdy
Gary & Lori Moody
Ray Aleman
John Cox
Rick Reynolds
David Rothschild
Dennis Butchee
Cossy Hough
Carol Cash
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Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 9:18 am by Mr. Brown, chair.
Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 3 was the discussion on the following pending complaints:
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Complaint # 1072090003 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080075 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a 1-year probated suspension, board approved supervisor, monthly supervision, quarterly reports, complete the battering intervention program and not engage in clinical practice. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080100 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080093 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint with advisement regarding timely reporting. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080105 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090010 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072040101 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 1-year probated suspension, monthly supervision, quarterly reporting, 6 hours of continuing education in confidentiality and record keeping. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.
Complaint # 1072080090 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 1-year probated suspension and correction of all material within 90 days. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint #1072090004 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090005 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090006 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080104 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 1 year probated suspension, 6 hours of continuing education in documentation, custody issues and home studies. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080098 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a letter of advisement regarding conduct. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080063 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a letter of advisement regarding conduct and reporting. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080058 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a 6-month probated suspension, monthly supervision, quarterly reporting and 6 hours of ethics. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072080085 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a 1-year probated suspension and advisory letter. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072090032 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as nonjurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding executive director’s report on cases where disciplinary
actions have been recommended, Informal Settlement Conferences have been held or SOAH hearings
have been requested.
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SW-04-024 OW
SW-05-009 SS
SW-05-113 EL
SW-06-032 & SW-04-054 VA
1072060093 VL
1072070030 GR
1072070076 WL
1072070084 VF
1072070095 JM
1072080010 JA
1072080068LS
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No action taken.
Agenda Item 5 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be March 5, 2009.
Agenda Item 6 was public comment. There was no public comment.
Agenda Item 7 was to adjourn the meeting at 3:18 pm.
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Chairman
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